Open manhole on sidewalk near old court causes hazard, Lowell MA
Road ClosureA caller reported a large, open manhole on the sidewalk near 29 Central Street, across from the old court building and next to a bank. The cover is missing exposing a deep hole about ten feet deep, creating a hazard for pedestrians who might fall in. Authorities are notified to address the danger.
Audio|Source: Lowell Police Department
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Transcript:
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Near Central Street.
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There is a large hole across the street from the old court on the sidewalk.
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The caller is concerned that people might fall into it.
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Caller.
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Take it to 11,
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11, 11.
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11.
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11.
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He will start to 1370, Mary MacGav.
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I have a 911 call on the line reporting about two or three people fighting outside of his home right now.
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Unknown to him,
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I say that he believes that they're trying to get into his house.
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One out six three more five, you want me to head that way.
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Do you have PD coming to this call?
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We do, they're all the way over.
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Receive.
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...love him to drink it.
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Do we have any issues?
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I have a neighbor dispute, attempted to serve, summons, harassment order,
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and a few medicals this year, well-being checked in 24, neighbor disputes in 24 as well.
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Copy and any description of the two individuals outside.
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It's negative.
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You can only hear them at this time.
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It looks like a manhole that's open on the sidewalk here next to the bank.
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Looks like the metal plating that covers it is gone and it's pretty deep.
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Great speed, hold it.
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Sorry, Nan, I spoke over you.
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Go ahead.
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Right, it's like a 10-foot drop.
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Copy, I'll try to get someone for DPW.
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Got it.
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To get to the units, caller is reporting that he can no longer hear them,
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say they believe that they might have moved up the street,
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unsure which direction,
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say that there's no vehicles in the area at this time.
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On the sidewalk, correct?
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Right, that is on the sidewalk, but if somebody doesn't say they could fall right through and hurt themselves.
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Copy, is it round or is it's clear?
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Ready's off.
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Copy.
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Location mentioned:
Near Central St, Lowell, MA 01852
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